Job Description

HK Law, is a well-established and successful regional law firm with offices on the south coast with over 180 staff and Partners.

We have a fantastic entry level opportunity for someone interested in a career in Business or Law to join our team in Dorchester on an 18-month Business Apprenticeship contract. Due to business need, those candidates who are able to join by the end of August are highly desirable.

The role will involve working closely with our Office Supervisor on the front desk, whilst undertaking a recognised qualification. You will be supporting the legal teams with general administration such as file and document management as well as taking phone calls and providing a warm welcome to our visiting clients.

This position will ideally suit individuals who possess the basic skills required to work within a professional office environment. Some previous admin/reception experience is desirable but not essential as training can be given, however candidates must be conscientious, well presented and possess excellent communication skills, including a good telephone manner. An eye for detail is also essential as is a keen interest in helping colleagues to achieve common goals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop administrative skills in a highly professional environment whilst undertaking a level 3 Business Administration qualification. The role is highly suited to school or college leavers or individuals with customer service skills gained in a different sector who are seeking their first step into an office environment.

Duties will include:

Providing general office assistance to the Office Supervisor as directed

Learning and undertaking all 'front of house' tasks efficiently

Ensuring that 'Front of House' looks and feels highly professional at all times

Ensuring up to date and authorised literature is provided Front of House

Meeting and greeting clients and visitors

Stationery ordering & postal duties

Coordinating incoming deliveries

Local office email management

Parking permit monitoring

Processing and archiving of files and updating the case management system

Hours & Benefits

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 5.15pm with one hour lunch break (37.5 hours per week) Please note, remote working, flexitime or staggered start/end times are not possible in this position due to the nature of the role.

Benefits and Rewards

Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, plus day for birthday
Other benefits: Contributory pension scheme, life assurance, health cash plan, 20% of time dedicated to your qualifcation, Social events, dress down days
Parking: A permit for a local car park will be provided if you need a car to commute to work

For further information

including full details on the role, please go to the vacancies page at HKlaw.uk/careers

To apply

please send a CV and covering letter via the 'Apply' button.

Please be advised that applications for this apprenticeship will be reviewed by Damar Training on behalf of Humphries Kirk LLP, and only those applicants who meet the criteria for the Apprenticeship will be contacted.

This vacancy will remain open until suitable applications have been received, therefore to avoid disappointment, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible. If you have not been contacted within 14 days of your application, please assume that it has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: From 17,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Sabbatical Sick pay
Application question(s):

Do you have Grade C or above or Grade 4 or Above in GCSE Maths and English? Please briefly explain why you are applying to a Business Apprenticeship in a Law firm? (please note that we will automatically reject candidates who do not respond to this question) Are you able to get to our Dorchester office for a 8.45am start time and do not need to leave before 5.15pm
Experience:

reception or front of house: 1 year (preferred) Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person